Where Luxury Peaks in Fifth Avenue’s Tallest Penthouse – Elite Traveler

Everyone knows that New York is all about reaching the top – whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder on Wall Street or snagging the top reservation at the hottest new opening in town. Even tourists get in on the action, making a beeline for Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building, where they’ll queue for hours just to snap a slightly tilted skyline selfie. But why settle for waiting in line when you could live above it all? Enter Penthouse 80, perched 880 ft above the city at 520 Fifth Avenue.

Not only does this glittering residence offer front-row views of Manhattan’s iconic skyline, but it also earns its spot in the cityscape as Fifth Avenue’s highest residential condo – its only competition being, well, the Empire State Building itself. 

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So, for $11.5m, not only will you be granted the keys to the all-impressive Penthouse 80; but it’s a chance to claim the kind of bragging rights that only come with owning part of the most famous avenue in the world. And trust us, it’s a flex worth making.

As your personal perch in the clouds, the sky-high sanctuary of Penthouse 80 offers an unparalleled perspective of one of the world’s most recognizable cityscapes. Designed by Charles & Co. (yes, the same studio behind spaces for George and Amal Clooney), this full-floor residence is all about big views, big vibes, and big ceilings – nearly 13 ft, to be precise.

Now let’s talk details: Two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a great room with floor-to-ceiling arched windows that could moonlight as art installations. Add in a chef’s kitchen worthy of its own cooking show, a marble-clad primary bath that could pass for a luxury spa and direct elevator entry (because why share?), and you’ve got Fifth Avenue living at its finest.

Not just high luxe but high tech, the custom Charles & Co eat-in chef’s kitchen features honed Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a reeded walnut island, and bespoke white lacquer and walnut cabinetry. With a suite of Miele fittings and a chef-quality Italian Ilve gas range complete this culinary haven, designed for both beauty and functionality.

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And that’s just inside. At $11.5m, this penthouse also comes with access to the exclusive Penthouse 88 Amenity Suite. Think a solarium with views for days, a lounge with a marble fireplace that’ll make your winter evenings swoon-worthy, and a game room featuring vintage billiards for when you’re feeling competitive. Oh, and there’s a private members’ club downstairs – because of course there is.

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